Charles Perry Mid Century Interlocking Brass "Ball Puzzle" vase signed AM On the opposite side is

On the opposite side is a snake

To me the writing (and paper) here looks c

1826–1878) the English magician

"Hers" measures 4" wide x 2 1/2" deep x 5 3/4" tall

this one courtesy of a young (I presume) Richard Harrison

Charles Perry Mid Century Interlocking Brass "Ball Puzzle" vase signed AM On the opposite side isThis "ball" puzzle, comprised of interlocking solid brass pieces, was designed in 1967 by Charles O. Perry (American 1929 2011), a sculptor and designer best known for monumental structures composed with mathemetical complexity. There is one "key" piece that spring locks into place to complete the puzzle, and will release once one finds it (a bit of trial and error but not hard) to allow one to take it apart. (I have not ventured to do so!) The first